'Y.M.C.A.' Journeys From Gay Anthem To Trump Theme Tune
After performing at Donald Trump's pre-inauguration rally, the Village People underscored their journey from disco-era gay icons to MAGA favourites having seen their "Y.M.C.A" anthem co-opted by the US hard-right.
'Y.M.C.A.' gay anthem group Village People to perform at Donald Trump inauguration events: 'This won't make some of you happy'
Carrie Underwood also drew widespread criticism after announcing that she would perform at Trump's inauguration.
Village People to perform at multiple inaugural events after Trump adopts hit 'YMCA'
The group has seen a resurgence in the popularity of their hit song "Y.M.C.A." recently, after Trump used the music to dance to at his campaign rallies last year. Trump has been playing the song since 2020.
Village People perform YMCA at Trump rally after insisting song is 'not a gay anthem'
Donald Trump was seen dancing alongside The Village People at his pre-inauguration rally in Washington DC, after the band's singer hit out at claims the song is a 'gay anthem'
Donald Trump Dances While Village People Perform YMCA At Rally
The Village People's hit song "Y.M.C.A." has been a staple of Donald Trump's events playlist for several years. Trump danced as the legendary disco group performed at his rally on the eve of his inauguration.
'Nothing gay about it': What connects Donald Trump and the Village People
As Village People play at Trump's inaugural events, here's how they fit into Trump's narrative.During the 2016, 2020 and 2024 US presidential election campaigns, the list of musicians who voiced their opposition to their songs being used by Donald Trump was long,
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Donald Trump Dances to 'Y.M.C.A' With the Village People After Band Tried to Stop President Elect's Signature Moves: Watch
Donald Trump and Village People have made peace. On Sunday, January 19, the famed band joined the soon-to-be president of the ...
Donald Trump closes out MAGA Victory Rally with Village People and 'Y.M.C.A.' dance
President-elect Donald Trump closed out his "Make America Great Again Victory Rally" address by dancing with the Village ...
Village People's hit YMCA's true meaning as 'gay icons' perform at Trump inauguration
Donald Trump asked the Village People to perform their 1970s hit Y.M.C.A. at his second inauguration just months after the ...
Why the Village People are performing ‘Y.M.C.A.’ at Trump’s inauguration events — after sending him a cease and desist
The Village People are performing their 1978 hit “Y.M.C.A” at one of Donald Trump’s many inauguration celebrations.
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Village People's founding member discusses Trump and his link to their song 'Y.M.C.A.'
Victor Willis of the Village People says their music is for everyone, Republican or Democrat, defending the group's choice to ...
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Singer reveals real meaning behind YMCA lyrics as people may have misunderstood it this entire time
A singer from the Village People, Victor Willis, has revealed the real meaning behind 'Y.M.C.A.' lyrics as people may have ...
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Trump dances “Y.M.C.A.” and invokes a new era
Donald Trump's inauguration is scheduled for 12 noon (local time) on Monday. On the evening before the swearing-in, it was ...
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Y.M.C.A. and four other songs that have escaped their meaning
For example, you didn't really think that "Y.M.C.A." was a gay anthem, did you? This week, Victor Willis, who wrote the lyrics for Village People's camp classic, said that the song is not a "gay ...
Jay-Z’s Diddy Case, Drake’s Legal Motives, ‘Y.M.C.A.’ Lawsuit Threats & More Top Music Law News
Jay-Z faces shocking Diddy case, experts weigh Drake's UMG actions, 'Y.M.C.A' singer threatens lawsuits over 'gay' label, and much more.